Gardner For Learning And Technology serves 96 students in grades 9-12.
Gardner For Learning And Technology placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gardner For Learning And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Gardner For Learning And Technology's student population of 96 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gardner For Learning And Technology is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Gardner For Learning And Technology is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#652 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
17%
23%
Black
8%
10%
White
71%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gardner For Learning And Technology's ranking?
Gardner For Learning And Technology is ranked #652 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gardner For Learning And Technology?
The graduation rate of Gardner For Learning And Technology is 70-79%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Gardner For Learning And Technology?
96 students attend Gardner For Learning And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Gardner For Learning And Technology students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gardner For Learning And Technology?
Gardner For Learning And Technology has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Gardner For Learning And Technology offer ?
Gardner For Learning And Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gardner For Learning And Technology part of?
Gardner For Learning And Technology is part of Gardner School District.
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